Chili Garlic Paste

What is Chili Garlic Paste

Chili garlic paste is a very common ingredient in Chinese as well as other Asian cooking. It is a very highly flavored sauce with a thick chunky consistency.

The sauce can be used to make marinades, stir fry's, sauces and more. It adds a garlicy and salty rich taste. A little goes a long way. Personally, I use it as a condiment with steamed rice. You can add it to salad dressing too. It can be used as a simple dip for vegetables or meats.

There are hundreds of brands manufactured and one common brand in the U.S. Is Lee Kum Kee.

Where To Buy Chili Garlic Paste

Well-stocked grocery stores with an Asian food section will probably sell it and of course most any Asian grocery store. Stores such as Walmart stocks it and it is found online on Amazon and other Asian specialty online stores.

Substitute for Chili Garlic Paste

If you don't have chili garlic sauce you can substitute harissa sauce or you could add red pepper flakes but you won't get the same flavor depth.

Chili Garlic Sauce Nutritional Information:

Favorite Chili Garlic Paste Recipes

Barb's Maui Fried Rice a simple and flavorful fried rice recipe inspired by Martin Yan. With just a few ingredients you can put together this fried rice in just 30 minutes. Recipe includes cooked white rice, eggs, scallions, chili garlic paste, carrot and Portuguese sausage.